PSG 2025 Workshops

Every year, PSG presents a wide array of workshops, rituals and more by Circle ministers and community members.  Workshops marked with (PLI) are part of the Pagan Leadership Institute, a long-standing PSG tradition providing training and guidance to Pagan ministers and community leaders.

PLI workshops are open to all adults.

2025 Gnome Moot and Exchange with Your Roaming Gnome    

It’s time again for the Gnomes and other Fae creatures to come together and share their adventure stories. Around lunch time on Monday we will all meet at the bonfire and parade to Gnome camp with our Gnomish companions, where they can hang out for the week. Then on the following Saturday, or before you leave PSG stop by and collect a companion different than the one you brought to journey with you throughout the year. Let’s make this 14th Gnome exchange the biggest yet.      

2025 Ministry Intensive - Creating and Leading Tree Rituals - Ceremonial Trees  with Rev. Selena Fox     

2025 Ministry Intensive - Ceremonial Trees Tree planting, Tree decorating, Tree lighting, Tree encircling, and other rites celebrating a life passage, achievement, sabbat festival, and/or other special event.         

2025 Ministry Intensive - Creating and Leading Tree Rituals - Sacred Trees, Sacred Forests with Rev. Selena Fox           

2025 Ministry Intensive - Sacred Trees, Sacred Forests - Spiritual attunement with individual trees and with forest ecosystems. Ceremonial work with Tree Spirits, Tree Offerings, Tree Lore, Tree Charms.

2025 Ministry Intensive - Creating and Leading Tree Rituals - Tree Meditations with Rev. Selena Fox        

2025 Ministry Intensive - Tree Meditations - Facilitating inner journeys with living Trees, with Tree divinities, and with Tree symbols. Creative visualization with Tree of Life, World Tree, and other sacred Tree icons.

Acoustic Concert with Arthur Hinds

Acoustic concert with Arthur Hinds!  A performance by Arthur Hinds is an unforgettable experience, full of music, laughter, love, and magic. Blending stories from Celtic myth and legend with songs drawn not only from Celtic and American folk traditions but from his own inspiration, Arthur takes his listeners along on a spell-binding journey to other times and places and also into the universal human spirit.                 

Acoustic Concert with BlackWillow Starling

Blackwillow Starling is a Milwaukee-based acoustic duo performing Pagan, folk, and Celtic music. Featuring Nora and Michael “Tinker” Tierney—both seasoned performers with national and international experience—their music blends rich vocals, Celtic rhythms, and spiritual themes.

Since releasing their self-titled debut album in June 2024, they've appeared at the Pagan Spirit Gathering, the International Pagan Music Awards, and have upcoming shows at WinterStar, Paganicon, Starwood, and more. Their music has been featured on major Pagan and folk outlets, including International Pagan Radio, CeltCast, and DruidCast with Damh the Bard.

Their single “The Answerer Sword” hit #1 on The Cauldron chart, and multiple tracks have placed in top 10 lists. In 2025, they were nominated for Pagan Band of the Year. With new music in the works and a growing following, Blackwillow Starling brings heart, connection, and magic to every performance.

Follow us:  Facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp, YouTube:  @blackwillowstarling

Acoustic Concert with Damh the Bard

Acoustic Concert with Damh the Bard!  Damh the Bard (born Dave Smith) is a modern-day Bard whose music, storytelling, and poetry reflect his deep spirituality and love for folk traditions. Inspired by British and Irish myths, legends, and folklore, his work draws from the Bardic tradition to entertain, educate, and connect with audiences worldwide.

Starting with his first guitar at age 8 and early pub performances on the Isle of Wight, Damh has become one of the most popular contemporary pagan folk musicians. He has released eleven acclaimed albums, including Herne’s Apprentice (2003), The Spirit of Albion (2006), and Sabbat (2015). His ongoing project, Y Mabinogi, brings the Four Branches of the Mabinogion to life with music and storytelling.

Damh has performed globally at festivals, conferences, and camps, captivating intimate gatherings and large audiences alike. His work also inspired the independent musical film Spirit of Albion (2012), further cementing his legacy as a storyteller who bridges ancient heritage with modern expression.

Damh’s most recent album, “Raise the Flag of Green,” was released in 2024 and is available now.   

Acoustic Concert with Primal Rhythm     

Acoustic concert with Primal Rhythm!  Primal Rhythm was created by Sue Balaschak initially as a solo project for recording drum instrumental songs and teaching hand drum workshops. Sue's first hand drum CD ""Primal Rhythm 1"" received national publications and is featured in the Cleveland documentary ""Return Of The Cuyahoga"" which aired on PBS. She decided to bring her solo records to life and create a kick ass all female drum ensemble. They first surfaced the festival circuit in 2011-2013 and returned in 2020. The original members remain with Dawn Fritz Heartsong on djembe and percussion and Michelle Clark laying down the bottom on Dun Duns.

Join us to Ride the Wave of Energy created as Primal Rhythm pounds out tribal, intense beats and cool, groovy vibrations.

Acoustic Concert with Spiral Rhythm       

Acoustic Concert with Spiral Rhythm!  Spiral Rhythm has been creating magic for over two decades. The group began singing at bonfires, gatherings, and festivals.  Over time, they have evolved and changed, but their goal has always been the same - to raise the spirit through voice and song.  Their performances are designed to build community and get people dancing!

A vast majority of their songs are original, and all of their music is a co-creative effort.

Spirit music, indeed!

An Older Magic with Damh the Bard              

In this workshop we will explore the myths and legends of Celtic and Norse traditions, and then walk further back. To an Animism that is held in the very heart of the Human Soul. An Older Magic. Instinctual, visceral, alive and still beating within the Land, Sea and Sky.

Animism, could it save the world? with Cerri Lee               

This will be an interactive ritual writing workshop exploring and using the principles of animism and shamanism to create deep and magical rituals. We will employ the principles of an animistic world view to build connection with the spirits of place by seeking for clues to the inherent language of the natural world about us. Through practical observation, conversations with the landscape and active meditation we will build and work a magical ritual.               

Anyone and Everyone’s Ritual (All Gender Ritual) with Rev. Jake, Nate, Leaf and friends

This year’s ritual is for any of us who feel scared, angry, and even hopeless in this current time. We will use music, art, creativity, movement, and our own experience, strength, connections and ingenuity (whether we remember we have them or not) to celebrate the ways that WE ARE THRIVING, and to remember and call forth what helps us to thrive, even despite the onslaught of bad news and losses. Everyone is welcome, and this ritual, as usual, aims to be safe and inclusive of introverts, asexual people, LGBTQIP+ people, people with disabilities, people on the autism spectrum, youth, etc. It’s geared toward teens and adults, but if you’d like to bring younger children, check in with us!          

Arianrhod - Celtic Goddess of Fate, Fortune and Destiny with Kristoffer Hughes

Arianrhod is perhaps one of Celtica's most enigmatic and elusive figures, in this workshop we will journey to discover her myths, her stories, and in doing so unveil her hidden secrets and mysteries. Who is this figure that guards and rules over fate, fortune and destiny and how can we work with her in modernity?     

Author Meet and Greet with Kristoffer Hughes                    

Come and meet with author Kristoffer Hughes!  Kristoffer Hughes is Chief of the Anglesey Druid Order, an award-winning author of several books and the designer of three tarot decks. He is a Druid graduate of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids, and a Druid in the Welsh Gorsedd of Bards. In addition to his work as an author he is the head teacher at the Anglesey Druid School. Kristoffer worked for His Majesty's Coroner service for 32 years as an Autopsy Technologist and Bereavement Officer before retiring to pursue a career in television, he is now a Welsh language television and radio presenter, actor and stand-up comedian. He is a consultant for the Wales Religious Education Committee, a funeral celebrant and end of life consultant. His first language is Welsh, having learnt English in his formative and teenage years. He lives on the Isle of Anglesey, the ancient chief seat of the British Druids.    

Bardic Magic - The Power and Potential of the Human Voice with Kristoffer Hughes

From the land of Dragons and myths, an unbroken tradition of Bardic Magic has survived through the Welsh Bardic Tradition. It explores and expresses the magic of creation through the potential of the human voice, where the Bard and the Universe become co-creators. What is Bardic magic, and how can we incorporate it into our everyday practice? Discover an ancient magic that is as vital today as it was over a thousand years ago. Bring your voices to this part talk, part workshop.   

Beloved Devotees of Sun and Mother (BDSM) with Angel Hummingbird           

A meet and greet for those involved in the “Beloved Devotees of Sun and Mother” lifestyle and community. Starting with an introduction by myself touching upon and reminding fellow Devotees of basic safe, sane, and consensual practices and standards. Followed by a general meet and greet mingle so that Devotees can connect with one another during PSG.    

Birding for Pagans: A Bird Walk and Discussion with Rev. Florence Edwards-Miller

Calling all early risers! Gather together to appreciate the birds that are sharing this part of the world with us for the week. The Northwoods of Wisconsin are home to a wide variety of nesting bird species, and early morning is the best time to see and hear them. Join Florence for a gentle hike and birdwatching expedition. No birdwatching experience is needed, but bring binoculars if you have them. We'll start out with a quick explanation of how to look for birds and use binoculars. When we're not looking at birds, we'll talk about ways to get more involved in birdwatching (including how to use e-bird, Merlin, and other resources) and how birdwatching can fit into a Pagan worldview. Note: We will take a light hike over the available road and trails; there may be some uneven footing or mud.               

Body Healing Journey with Amy Dove          

When was the last time we sat still with our beautiful body and thanked it for all of her good work? Has he been working too hard lately without proper rest and nutrition?  Have you scolded them for stumbling, shaming her, blaming him? Let's sit together in a nonjudgemental space and love ourselves into health and shared grace using a meditative, journey-style awareness of all our pieces. Release dis-Ease and find the peace you were meant to thrive in.              

Breath Work for Your Body, Mind, and Spirit with Blackwillow Starling                

Explore the anatomy of respiration and the benefits of practicing regular breathing exercises for the mind, body and spirit.

Learn exercises (there will be handouts!) to calm and center the mind, strengthen the body, and to connect with Spirit.

Nora is a practitioner of the Himalayan Yoga Meditation tradition and was initiated into that tradition in 2007.

Michael a practitioner of Occupational Therapy and has been licensed since 1999.

Share your tips and experiences with others. All levels welcome.

Please wear loose fitting clothing, especially around the abdomen.         

Button Making to Make the World a Better Place!  With Nate, Aiden and Rev. Jake    

Come to the Social Justice Center to make buttons and other art projects, and talk about ways that you show kindness and caring to yourself, other people, animals and the planet.

Celtic Song and Story with Arthur Hinds   

In ancient times, Celtic storytellers had a tale for every occasion, and music and poetry joined to teach the young, praise the brave, and speak to the spirit. Learn how these traditions have carried forward and share in the experience of stories and songs celebrating Celtic myth, legend, and history.

Ceremony of Remembrance for Our Beloved Dead with Rev. Selena and Rev. MoonFeather        

As the wheel relentlessly turns, members of our PSG Community have crossed over the threshold to the Summerland. This is a ceremony to remember them together as we speak their names, honor their memory, and say goodbye as a community.        

Chant and Song Workshop and Exchange with Jon "Bubba Geisha” Skoglund and Spiral Rhythm   

Be welcome and join Jon “Bubba Geisha“ and other members of Spiral Rhythm as we drum, chant, and sing some of our favorite works! We encourage you to bring your own chants and songs you'd like to share and teach. Please feel free to bring your drums, shakers, and any other percussion instruments and together we will learn new songs and chants, sing a few classics and make musical magic!

Chanting the Night Fantastic with Arthur Hinds  

Within several occult traditions, Chanting is one of the “Paths of Power, which are tools to raise power in ritual. They are one of the most effective tools for that purpose, combining words with rhythm and usually a tune. Chants can be very complex, with several lines of melody, or as simple as three words repeated over and over again. Im sure you have chants that sitck in your mind. Maybe you have ones you return to over and over again. What makes a chant work. Come to share and learn, and create chants within the workshop

Circle Sanctuary Ministers and Ministry Students Meeting with Rev. Selena and Rev. Dennis           This meeting is for Circle Sanctuary Ministers and for those who are part of Circle Sanctuary’s Ministers in Training program.          

Circle Sanctuary Ministry Training Program (MTP) Info Session with Rev. Eldritch, Rev. Jake, Rev. Minerva, and Rev. River

If you’re interested in learning more about how Circle prepares ministers for ordination, what we teach about, how the program works, etc., come on along! This is a “no strings attached” chance to get questions answered, meet some program instructors and coordinators, hear from current and/or past MTP students, and advance your own discernment about whether Circle’s MTP program is right for you. Also, if you are planning to apply to the program for next fall or future years, come and find out how!                

Clan of Pyros Spinapalooza with Clan of Pyros   

Join Clan of Pyros for our yearly organized spinning showcase! We’ll be recognizing our virgin burners and spinning our hearts out for your entertainment. Bring your cheers, drums, and maybe some popcorn for this high energy extravaganza.         

Creating a Sacred Elk Hide Rattle with Intention Part One with Bearwoman                 

Creating an elk hide rattle in a sacred way with intention.  We will honor the animals,  trees, stones, and other objects Brought together to create this sacred tool and give it voice.  It will be a 2-class process with the first class setting your intention, and forming the body of the rattle.  The second class we will tune into the energies that you need in your rattle and waking it up in connection with your Spirit.  Please bring any special items (energy) that you want to include in your rattle. This will likely be the last time this workshop will be offered.  There is a suggested donation of 10.00 to help cover materials.                 

Creating a Sacred Elk Hide Rattle with Intention Part Two with Bearwoman

Creating an elk hide rattle in a sacred way with intention.  We will honor the animals, trees, stones, and other objects Brought together to create this sacred tool and give it voice.  It will be a 2-class process with the first class setting your intention, and forming the body of the rattle.  The second class we will tune into the energies that you need in your rattle and waking it up in connection with your Spirit.  Please bring any special items (energy) that you want to include in your rattle. This will likely be the last time this workshop will be offered.  There is a suggested donation of 10.00 to help cover materials.                 

Crone Temple of Wisdom Closing Ritual with Rev. Judith              

After the PSG Crone Class of 2025 has been introduced to the community at the Saturday morning community meeting, we will have a final gathering to release the Goddesses, elements, and energy that embraced us throughout the week. This is when the Crones who   participated in this year’s Croning will exchange gifts with each other.

Crone Temple of Wisdom Opening Ritual with Rev. Judith           

Senior women are welcome to celebrate the wisdom of the Crone with the consecration of the Temple’s sacred space. Bring any item(s) you wish to place on/in the altar/temple for the week as we decorate our Temple. Women who have not bled for 12 consecutive months who are interested in participating in this year’s Croning Rite of Passage should come to this ritual so that we can meet and welcome you into this year’s class. A limited number of applicants will be accepted.

Croning Rite of Passage (ROP) Daily Preparations with Rev. Judith       

This week of meetings, classes, sharing, healing, and creative endeavors, is a required and necessary part of the ROP process. The women of the Crone Class of 2025 will be the focus of everything we do. This Rite of Passage is for women who have not bled for 12 consecutive months, or those who have reached senior status in society and are ready to accept their Cronehood. Please bring a chair.           

Croning Rite of Passage Ritual with Rev. Selena and Rev. Judith               

Join us in welcoming the “Wise Women” of our tribe, the Crone Class of 2025. After an intense week of preparation, women who have decided to move into the third phase of the Goddess will be welcomed into community as Crone. Please join us in honoring these Wise Women of our tribe and supporting them with your energy as they start their new journey. All are welcome.

Since the Crone Temple is a Sacred Feminine space, those not identifying as women will be seated around the perimeter of the circle. All Crones who have completed the week-long Croning preparation should arrive at approximately 6:30 pm for final details before the ritual. Guests can arrive any time before 7 pm. Public greetings, photos, and gifting happen afterwards. Please bring chairs, a loving heart, and positive energy.

Daily Centering Circle at Psyche’s Grotto with Rev. Chiron and others               

Take a breath and find your center each day. Experience a variety of grounding and centering techniques to help you refresh yourself during the gathering.

Daily Gender Liberation Check-in with Rev. Jake and Nate          

This is a drop-in safe space for anyone of any and all genders and gender expressions to check in or chill out. We promise no one will gender you or profile how you present. You won’t have to explain yourself unless you want to. We can talk about gender, or not, but this is a space that is free of binary assumptions about gender, a place that believes that the gender binary constrains us all. We will have art supplies, snacks and whatever else we want to make of the space.

Daily Hand Drumming Intensive with Pam Fleenor-Benton         

Hey drummers! Let’s play!

I’m excited to invite you to the Daily Drum Class Intensive—back for the third year in a row!

We’ll focus on playing hand drums with proper technique, learning how to get clear sounds without hurting our hands. While we'll be mainly using djembe techniques, you're welcome to bring ashikos, congas, bougarabous, or doumbeks—just know we’ll still be focusing on djembe-style playing.

We'll explore traditional drumming methods from ancient cultures and learn songs from the Malinke, Sousou, Landuma, and Ga peoples. I’ll also bring dununs (bass drums) to teach patterns that go along with the djembe rhythms.

We’ll even dive into using drums melodically—to enhance chanting and rituals. In fact, we’ll have live chanters joining a couple of sessions to guide us in that work.

Each class builds on the last, so try to come to as many as you can—but if you can’t make them all, don’t worry, you’ll still learn something valuable at every session.

Come grow your skills, deepen your rhythm, and step into your power as a DRUMMER!

Daily Pagans in Recovery Meeting  with Zan and Rev. Tristan     

12-step meetings for Pagans in Recovery are held at NOON (feel free to bring lunch). Curious about AA or Al-Anon, or other 12-step programs? Join us! (Side note - Amethyst (from the Greek “amethysts,” meaning “not drunken”) is thought to have the ability to prevent intoxication.)  

Dance with Spiral Rhythm  with Kira of Spiral Rhythm      

Deepen your experience of the music with movement!  We will sing, chant, dance (chair dance as needed), etc.  We will share joy and laughter. We will embody the God and Goddess.  We will make magic with Spiral Rhythm in this workshop and at the concert! 

Bring a tambourine if you have one (some will be provided) or you can clap, wear bells, shake a shaker, etc. No experience necessary!

Decluttering your Practice: How to Let Go of Sacred Garbage with Hollis Coffin       

Uh oh. Another festival has come and gone, you're unpacking all your gear, and *IT* falls out... The dreaded sacred ritual trinket. You want to put it on your altar, but there's no space there with all the other 247 trinkets you already have! What to do?! This workshop is about how we can let go of all those items, release the energy they carry, and feel good about returning them to the natural cycle of life, death, and rebirth. We can also talk about how we can reorient our practices to avoid taking on these items to begin with. Participants will also learn a short, solo ritual they can use to release their item's energy in a positive, calming way. Feel free to bring an item to practice on! 

Descendants of the Dark Moon -- Meet and Greet with Elijah

Have you found yourself dancing with the Darkness? Do you see in yourself the power of the fourth face? The Dark Moon? Does the place of transformation and change, the power to remake and unmake, live daily within you? Do you still bleed but no longer seek children, finding instead your birthings in countless other forms? Does your spirit spin so strong it is as a whirlwind or fire storm, finding itself almost uncontainable within your mere shell of a body? If so, this group may be for you. Come meet with us and see!         

Descendants of the Dark Moon Rite of Passage Ritual with Elijah        

This Rite of Passage time is for current and prospective members who attended the Group Meeting and Meet and Greet only.      

Descendents of the Dark Moon Members Annual Meeting with Elijah               

Current Members Only, Please

This is the annual meeting of the Descendants of the Dark Moon: PSG group. We will be checking in on how our year has gone since we last met, and will be discussing the future of the group.  Please bring your comfy chair, your hydration of choice, and ideas for your RoP (held separately) if you wish to do that this year.    

Discreet Consciousness – Part One with Chip Brown     

We will explore discrete states of consciousness using headphones, audio equipment, and prerecorded audio sessions provided by the presenter. The Monroe  Institute has created these audio programs. This workshop takes an entire afternoon – two workshop sessions back-to-back. The total workshop time is approximately 4 hours. Pre-workshop sign-up is required; space is limited to 12 participants.                 

Discreet Consciousness – Part Two with Chip Brown                       

We will explore discrete states of consciousness using headphones, audio equipment, and prerecorded audio sessions provided by the presenter. The Monroe Institute has created these audio programs. This workshop takes an entire afternoon – two workshop sessions back-to-back. The total workshop time is approximately 4 hours. Pre-workshop sign-up is required; space is limited to 12 participants.                 

Dive into Drumming with Primal Rhythm  

Ride the wave of energy created by drumming! Expand your connection between yourself, your drum and Mother Earth's energy. We will discuss the spirit of the drum, drumming techniques, basic rhythms, and raising energy at drum circles. This is an introductory drumming class. Drummers of all levels are welcome. Bring your drum and a chair

Druidry and Witchcraft with Kristoffer Hughes     

Can a Druid be a Witch? Can a Witch be a Druid? What are the differences between these two practices of Contemporary Western Paganism. What forces unite them, and how can each tradition learn and be inspired from the other. In this workshop we will delve into the cauldron of making that forged these cornerstones of Western Paganism and discover the potential in fusing both traditions in to a vibrant and powerful system of belief and praxis.

Drum Journeys and Guided Meditation with Primal Rhythm      

In a drum journey, participants lie or sit comfortably in a quiet, dimly lit room while the facilitator plays a steady beat. The sound of the drum is a powerful heart beat that guides participants into a meditative, subconscious state. Journeyers have felt shamanic healing energy, seen past life images, received inspirational messages, or simply experienced deep relaxation. Guided meditations provide direction throughout the journey to assist participants on their path.      

Earth, Air, Water and the Fires of Transformation with Cerri Lee             

A workshop exploring the elements from an initiatory perspective. The tale of Ceridwen and Taliesin can tell us a lot about initiations and the rights of passage needed to open the doors of perception and inspiration. We will work through this ancient tale and explore how it is still relevant to this day. We will also look at how the wisdoms it contains can be transposed on to any environment, allowing it to be a guiding principle wherever you might live in the world.      

EnCHANTment – Connecting with Voice – Participatory Chant Workshop with Jasmine, Ambiaka, River Higginbotham                

When we sing together, we vibrate together. Our hearts beat together. Those vibrational connections bridge our separateness and bring healing.  Chanting together moves beyond the language of the mind and embraces the language of the spirit. This facilitated group experience evokes and invokes the divine through chant in a permeable ritual of connection and inspiration. Please join us in this celebration of voice and connection.

Enhancing Resilience through Nature Connections (PLI) with Rev. Selena and Rev. Dennis

Explore how connecting with Nature more deeply can help build resilience when dealing with the stressors of our times.  Learn some approaches that can be helpful in daily life to dispel stress, bring healing, enhance resilience, and improve health and well-being.  Selena will share insights and techniques based on her decades of work with Nature therapy and Dennis will offer perspectives from his work in Nature mindfulness.

This PLI will be recorded for the Circle Sanctuary Ministry archive.  We will be making a space available behind the camera for anyone who is not comfortable with being video recorded.

This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competencies 8 and 13.            

Fairy Shrine and Ritual with Donella, Tiffany, Keegan       

Fairy Shrine and Ritual - as like last year, we will build up the Fairy Shrine with all of the items presented and dedicated to the Fae over the years. We will put up the canopy to protect the Shrine. We will leave space for new items to be offered to the Fae. On the day of the ritual, we will have a procession down a specific route with instruments and anyone can join and play. We will give to the children if they want, small Fairy wings, bubbles, and other trinkets. After the procession, we will have a ritual dedicated to the Fae as we did last year. After the ritual, everyone may leave their offerings to the Fae which will end the ritual.

Family Center Afternoon Free Play with Rev. Florence Edwards-Miller                 

Tween parents and children can expect a structured program at this time.  The Family Center yard will be open for other ages to free play.  If participating in free play, parents must attend with their children (2-6) or identify another responsible adult or teen to participate in the program with their child. Tweens (7 - 13) may attend programming on their own at their parents' discretion.                

Family Center Blessing with Rev. Florence Edwards-Miller           

Come and cast a circle with the PSG youth and open the Family Center for this year's Gathering. All are invited to attend this center's opening celebration. In addition, please plan to attend the Family Center Blessing and Orientation. This follows the Family Center orientation.     

Family Center Orientation  with Rev. Florence Edwards-Miller  

Attention all Families! Let's all gather to discuss modifications to this years Family Center programming. We will discuss rules, times, and expectations for this year's Family Center. Please plan to attend both the Family Center Blessing and Orientation.                

Family Dance Party and Fun Fest with Rev. Jake, Nate, Solace, Juniper Harfoot and friends

This Summer Solstice Dance and Fun Party will include music, bubbles, games, and silliness galore! It’s the Place to Be at PSG!"              

From Doing Meditation to Teaching Meditation - Best Practices (PLI) with Christopher Spurling

Meditation is a core practice for many Pagan practitioners. Learning how build mindfulness skills for personal and spiritual development helps us in many ways. Teaching/leading meditation to others, however, involves a different skill set. This session will explore that difference and provide a set of skills for success when you the one helping others to meditate and be more mindful. Considerations for general meditations as well as Pagan-inspired meditations will be discussed.

This PLI will be recorded for the Circle Sanctuary Ministry archive.  We will be making a space available behind the camera for anyone who is not comfortable with being video recorded.

This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competency 6 

Girl Scouts: My Promise, My Faith at PSG with Rev. Florence Edwards-Miller

Everything in Girl Scouting is based on the Girl Scout Promise and Law, which include many principles and values that are common across religions. Join Girl Scout leader and Circle Minister Rev. Florence for a discussion of how we can incorporate the Promise and Law into our understanding of Pagan Practice. Then take action, with activities designed to let each Scout draw her own connections. This workshop will allow each scout to earn her My Promise, My Faith pin, which will be awarded during a ceremony at a future Morning Meeting.           

Greeting the Dawn of Peace with The Druids of PSG        

Greeting the dawn at Stonehenge on the summer solstice is one of the iconic images when it comes to druids. We will bring that tradition to PSG. As we greet the dawn we will envision the dawning of peace within ourselves and our community. We will bring in the strength of the sun to empower us to be ambassadors that will carry this peace into the larger world. Join the Druids of PSG as we greet the dawn of peace.                 

Handfasting of Kirsten and Asgrim with Rev. Moonfeather, Kirsten Markey, and Asgrim Bodolf            Kirsten and Asgrim grew from friendship to partners over years of attending PSG, and now welcome the community to celebrate their handfasting. The ceremony will incorporate a sumbel - come prepared to participate in the Toast, contribute to the Story, and witness their Oath!

How to Honor the Sacred Forest in a Concreate Jungle (PLI) with Becky Malke           

Are you overwhelmed by city life—traffic, noise, and stress—and longing for the peace of nature? Becky Malke, who grew up surrounded by forests and farmland, understands this yearning. Now living in the city, she’s found ways to bring the sacredness of the forest into urban spaces. In this PLI, she’ll share practical tips to help you create a peaceful, nature-inspired sanctuary at home.

This PLI will be recorded for the Circle Sanctuary Ministry archive.  We will be making a space available behind the camera for anyone who is not comfortable with being video recorded.

This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competency 13                

How to Support LGBTQQI+ People in Your Community (PLI) with Rev. Jake   

This is a rough time in our national and local communities for queer folks and those with LGBTQI+ experience. This practical workshop covers ways to support people when and where they can’t get competent medical, mental health, and or crisis care, and where their liberties and safety are at risk. Lots of practical resources will be shared.

This PLI will be recorded for the Circle Sanctuary Ministry archive.  We will be making a space available behind the camera for anyone who is not comfortable with being video recorded.

This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competencies 4, 6, and 9

How to Tune Your Drum and What to Look for in a Prospective Drum with Drum Medic      

Have you ever wanted to know how to tune your own drum? Are you concerned about how to shop for a drum? Come to my booth and I'll be happy to show you during the scheduled time, some of the INS and outs of drum tuning and shopping. I'll show you what I look for and why and what to look out for.                

Howl with Amy Dove, Ambiaka, and the Drum Goddess  

The Howl is an extatic, embodied ritual experience where all parts are sung. There are no specttators allowed here. Bring your voice and join together as ""We pray, not as a beggar, but with all of our Will, like a wolf howls at the moon." - Don Miguel Ruiz             

Information Literacy for 21st Century Pagans (PLI) with Leaf   

The "Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals" defines Information Literacy as ""the ability to think critically and make balanced judgements about any information we find and use. It empowers us as citizens to develop informed views and to engage fully with society.'  If there's anything we need to do to make progress as individuals as well as in our communities, it's carefully considering the accuracy of information we consume so we can gain accurate and useful understandings of the world around us.  This workshop presents an overview of the key concepts needed to discern the truthfulness of sources of information, especially in digital contexts where it has become more difficult to distinguish reality from wishful thinking, or propaganda that tells us what we want to hear. This workshop provides participants with conceptual tools and real-world examples showing how to consider sources of information to make responsible decisions.

This PLI will be recorded for the Circle Sanctuary Ministry archive.  We will be making a space available behind the camera for anyone who is not comfortable with being video recorded.

This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competencies 10 and 12          

Just say KNOW - Holding Your Own Limits and Keeping Yourself Safer with Rev. Jake and Levi      

Let’s discuss how to know and negotiate your own limits, what real consent looks like, and how to keep yourself safer in any situation. 

Kindness Wins! Respecting Yourself and Others with Rev. Jake and Juniper Harfoot                

Come learn, talk about, play games and do art about how to be kind to yourself and others, how to deal with bullies, and how to celebrate the wonderfulness of YOU!  

Labyrinth with Rev. Jewels and Arwen          

Step onto the path of quiet reflection and mindfulness. Embark on a peaceful journey where the path comes alive with flickering candles, guiding you through an amazing experience under the stars. Pause. Breathe. Ground. With each step, release what binds you and reconnect with your deepest self. Join us on this reflective pilgrimage to the center and back of a labyrinth created for our community with intention and love.      

Lady Liberty League (LLL) Annual Meeting with Rev. Selena Fox and LLL Team              

Come to this annual LLL meeting to hear about and discuss recent and future LLL activities. We will discuss trends, explore cases, introduce our team members, and answer questions about First Amendment Freedom of Religion issues. This is your chance to raise your concerns and bring new situations to our attention.             Tuesday              

Late Night Ribaldry with Minerva, Willow, and you              

Do you have a talent that might not be ready for prime time?  Is it too risqué or racy?  Do you have a song, dance, poem, or something else that will appeal to a more mature audience?  Well, this is the place for you!  Join us for the Late Night RIbaldry gathering and offer up your talents. This is the place for your burlesque, your jokes, your poetry, your song, or your dramatic (or comedic) reading.  This is a safe space to express yourself.  You can sign up (with Minerva or Willow) before the event or at the time of the event.   

Laughter Magic with Aaron Covey  

Join Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Aaron Covey for extended, unconditional laughter combined with yogic breathing. Laughter games and exercises soon turn into authentic and contagious laughter. In this workshop, we'll use Laughter Yoga to find our center and share our energy with others, relieving stress and reminding us that feeling good can help others feel good as well. Laughter really IS the best medicine, especially in these trying times! No mat is required. Wear comfortable loose clothing.      

Lavender Luncheon with Shariff and Willo               

Calling all LGBTQIA+! Join us at the Rainbow Center for an early afternoon meet and greet. Please bring your lunch and get to know more about the queer community at PSG.               

Living Your Chart with Royce Steele               

This workshop offers a beginner-friendly introduction to key natal chart elements—like the Sun, Moon, Rising, and planetary placements—and how they relate to real-life experiences. Through reflection, group discussion, and live examples, participants will learn to use their chart as a tool for self-awareness and alignment. It's ideal for anyone curious about astrology, whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your understanding. Bring your natal chart or arrive early to get help creating one.

Magenta Luncheon  Rev. Jake and Nate     

This meetup is for anyone of trans* and/or intersex identity or experience, regardless of how you identify, including people who identify as genderqueer, bigender, agender, pangender, Two-Spirit or non-binary, people who express gender fluidity or gender non-conformity, etc, and for people who identify as questioning or are questioning their own gender identity. It is meant to be safe space for us to build community. It’s not an education space for allies. Bring your lunch and your awesome self!  

Magic 101: Theory and Practice for Young Witches and Pagans with Rev. Florence Edwards-Miller              

Magic is an important part of the personal practice for many in our community. In this three-part workshop for mature Tweens and Teens, we'll explore what magic is (and isn't), how we can safely and ethically use it, and a selection of magical techniques. Each session will incorporate lecture, discussion, and hands-on elements. Participants should plan on attending all three workshops as the knowledge and skills will built on each other.

A note to parents and caregivers: this workshop presumes the existence of magic as a real force that people can access directly. Before and after, please talk with your child about how you use magic and any practices and taboos in your own spiritual tradition. Most of the practices and techniques we will explore are based in Witchcraft traditions, however we will discuss some practices derived from ceremonial magic and other traditions. For further details please see Rev. Florence.  

Magic at the Grocery Store; foraging for the modern witch with Wynne Rath

Witches of old used to gather their supplies in their gardens and the local wooded areas. Modern witches don’t always have that luxury. When we think of crafting our magic, the grocery store is often the last place on our minds, but it is a great resource. This workshop talks about everyday items - things you can find in any place - that can be powerful elements in ritual and magic. An apple holds a pentacle in its core, and is unlikely to trigger those who would find your practice problematic.       

Magical Gift Exchange with Rev. Judith      

Join us for the annual spiritual gift exchange. Everyone taking part will give a gift and in return receive one. Bring a sacred item (such as a ritual tool, amulet, necklace, divinity statue, altarpiece, or handmade ritual object) that has special meaning for you. Bless your gift and with it, include your name and something about its significance. Then, wrap it in opaque paper, cloth, or other covering. 

Main Stage Concert with Arthur Hinds     

Main Stage with Arthur Hinds!  A performance by Arthur Hinds is an unforgettable experience, full of music, laughter, love, and magic. Blending stories from Celtic myth and legend with songs drawn not only from Celtic and American folk traditions but from his own inspiration, Arthur takes his listeners along on a spell-binding journey to other times and places and also into the universal human spirit.                 

Main Stage Concert with BlackWillow Starling 

Blackwillow Starling is a Milwaukee-based acoustic duo performing Pagan, folk, and Celtic music. Featuring Nora and Michael “Tinker” Tierney—both seasoned performers with national and international experience—their music blends rich vocals, Celtic rhythms, and spiritual themes.

Since releasing their self-titled debut album in June 2024, they've appeared at the Pagan Spirit Gathering, the International Pagan Music Awards, and have upcoming shows at WinterStar, Paganicon, Starwood, and more. Their music has been featured on major Pagan and folk outlets, including International Pagan Radio, CeltCast, and DruidCast with Damh the Bard.

Their single “The Answerer Sword” hit #1 on The Cauldron chart, and multiple tracks have placed in top 10 lists. In 2025, they were nominated for Pagan Band of the Year. With new music in the works and a growing following, Blackwillow Starling brings heart, connection, and magic to every performance.

Follow us:  Facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp, YouTube:  @blackwillowstarling

Main Stage Concert with Damh the Bard                 

Damh the Bard (Dave Smith) is one of the most celebrated voices in modern Pagan folk music. Drawing inspiration from British and Irish myths, legends, and the Bardic tradition, his music and storytelling create a deep spiritual connection with audiences around the world.

Since his early days performing on the Isle of Wight, Damh has released eleven acclaimed albums, including The Spirit of Albion, Sabbat, and his latest, Raise the Flag of Green (2024). His ambitious project Y Mabinogi brings the ancient Welsh tales of the Mabinogion to life through music and narrative.

Whether on festival stages or in intimate gatherings, Damh's performances weave together song, myth, and magic, making him a cornerstone of the contemporary Pagan music scene.

Main Stage Concert with Spiral Rhythm

Main Stage with Spiral Rhythm!  Spiral Rhythm has been creating magic for over two decades. The group began singing at bonfires, gatherings, and festivals.  Over time, they have evolved and changed, but their goal has always been the same - to raise the spirit through voice and song.  Their performances are designed to build community and get people dancing!  A vast majority of their songs are original, and all of their music is a co-creative effort. Spirit music, indeed!              

Main Stage with Primal Rhythm     

Main Stage with Primal Rhythm!  Primal Rhythm was created by Sue Balaschak initially as a solo project for recording drum instrumental songs and teaching hand drum workshops. Sue's first hand drum CD ""Primal Rhythm 1"" received national publications and is featured in the Cleveland documentary ""Return Of The Cuyahoga"" which aired on PBS. She decided to bring her solo records to life and create a kick ass all female drum ensemble. They first surfaced the festival circuit in 2011-2013 and returned in 2020. The original members remain with Dawn Fritz Heartsong on djembe and percussion and Michelle Clark laying down the bottom on Dun Duns.

Join us to Ride the Wave of Energy created as Primal Rhythm pounds out tribal, intense beats and cool, groovy vibrations.

Meditation and Trance in Ritual (PLI) with Rev. Eldritch 

This session provides a foundation for prayer, meditation and trance techniques in personal and group ritual. Learning the range and uses of these techniques will help ritualists build and maintain a ""group mind"" for deeper ritual effect journeying through the Spiritual realms at levels appropriate for a given purpose. Participants will gain skills in creating supportive experiences when constructing ceremonies.

This PLI will be recorded for the Circle Sanctuary Ministry archive.  We will be making a space available behind the camera for anyone who is not comfortable with being video recorded.

This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competencies 2 and 13 

Meet the Author and Illustrator of the Wheel of the Year Book Series with Kristol Unterseher and Colleen Koziara          

In this workshop, Kristol and Colleen will discuss their creative processes from the seed of the idea, through the joys and struggles, and to the bloom of the publications of the first two books of their Wheel of the Year Series, Samhain and Yule.  Six more books will follow in their series for children of all ages.  The Wheel of the Year is an educational series of eight Pagan books written for both children and adults for the purpose of explaining the cycle of how the passage of time in the calendar year is divided and celebrated.  In each book of the series there is a description of the Sabbat, when it is celebrated, why it is celebrated and where it came from, and what is done to honor that time in the cycle of our year.  Also included in each book are common associations and activities, an extended Sabbat description for adults (with references), a meditation, a description of The Wheel of the Year, and coloring pages drawn by Colleen, in addition to the plethora of her amazing artwork!      

Men's Rite of Passage Experience Orientation with Talon and Aegis   

Orientation for MPROPE is designed to facilitate the Spiritual Journey that helps you find your personal true sense of being, helping to discover your place in your home, village, and community. We seek to help you find your power and understand this stage of growth of spirit. This ritual is available to anyone that identifies as Masculine but has a limited number of seekers. This is a multiple day commitment (Tuesday and Wednesday) so plan accordingly.      

Men's Ritual with Gnome and Finn

Often the men of the tribe are called to be the active force within the tribe. This year will be something different. All those who feel drawn to identify with the masculine gender are invited to join. We will renew the fellowship we’ve had in years past. We will welcome others who have not joined us before. Together we will build a shield for the community. We will pledge ourselves to honoring those who have defended us though light times and dark times of the past. We will carry this shield with us throughout the rest of the festival and beyond. Join us for the 2025 Men’s Ritual at PSG.     

Menopause – WTF Mother Nature?! with Sharon and Jim              

One Beltaine you’re out there greening the fields and then the next Beltaine you’re feeling like the Sahara Desert! Andthen there’s the brain fog, hot flashes, sleep problems, etc. UGH!! I have been in your shoes! As a Certified Health Coach I ventured down the rabbit hole of every research paper I could get my hands on to discover what can be done. Join me as I share what I’ve learned about the current options available to us. Supportive partners are welcome to join and learn as well. My husband Jim will be there to share his story of “men-opause” and the options we have found for men as well.

Morning Meeting with Rev. Dennis and Others      

All PSG participants are encouraged to attend the daily Morning Meeting, where important announcements about schedule changes and other community concerns will be made, as well as musical performances, ritual instructions, and more! It's the best way to keep yourself informed about what is happening at PSG, so please show up daily!       

Mystic Movie Night   with Fae Upton and Autumn Rayne

Beneath the luminous glow of the stars we gather for an enchanted movie night to cleanse and relax ourselves as we prepare to return to mundania. We ask that you provide your own blankets and chairs.           

Myth, Magic, and Medicine of St. John’s Wort - The Holy Herb of Summer Solstice with Syh Allegra         

In this workshop we’ll discuss myths and legends around Hypericum Perforatum (St John’s Wort), a plant that is steeped in lore and tradition surrounding the summer solstice and midsummer, the faeries, and sacred to ancient Druids as well as the medieval church.

We’ll discuss magickal use and astrological association, and finally talk about the plant’s myriad of medicinal applications, and basic methods of medicine making.

One Bard’s Way with Chris the Bard              

Looking for some different ways to walk this Pagan path that we share? That is the purpose of this workshop. Drawing upon my experiences, it will present some alternative ideas related to working with the elements, performing rituals, and working with our gods, guides, and guardians. What will be presented here is not meant to be an explanation of a specific tradition, but to share things I’ve learned walking this bard’s way         

Pagan Academic Circle Meet and Greet   with Rev. Jewels            

The Pagan Academic Circle supports academic research and presentations of Pagan topics. Join other academics to chat about current research and how we can help support current and future research.      

Pagan Disc Golfers Meet and Greet with Shawn Hodel

Do you play disc golf?  Are you familiar with the terms flippy, beefy, and local route?  Or are you just curious about the strange baskets in your local parks?  Here is a chance for disc golfers at PSG to gather and discuss our local communities, our favorite discs, or even our favorite pro players.  Also a chance to answer questions one might have about the sport.

Pagan Homeland, Acquiring Land and Buildings as Foundational Pieces to the Pagan future with Wade Mueller           

A presentation and discussion on the Pagan Homeland, a project to acquire land and buildings to provide foundational pieces for the future of Pagan community and practice    

Pagan Solidarity – How Community Helps us Survive   with Maeve Awen         

This year, millions have faced threats to their rights—from free speech and medical care to privacy and asylum. In response, Pagan Solidarity, founded by Oberon Zell and Starhawk, has been working to build a resilient network of mutual aid, interfaith alliances, and shared resources. For the past five months, the coalition has tracked developments, offered support, and helped connect people across traditions.

Community is essential to both survival and strength. Come learn what Pagan Solidarity has accomplished so far, discover ways to get involved, and share your own ideas and experiences to help grow this vital movement.

Pagan Spirit Gathering 45th Anniversary Celebration    with Rev. Selena Fox, Robin, and Others     

Pagan Spirit Gathering began as a national Summer Solstice community focused festival in 1980 near Sparta, Wisconsin.  Join us as we share memories, stories, imagery, and music celebrating 45 years of Pagan Spirit Gathering and its Community.   

Paganism in the Military (PLI) with Temper               

This class will cover a brief history of Paganism in the military covering significant figures, challenges, and successes.  It will also provide a detailed explanation of what a DRGL is, how to become one, the role they play in the modern support of military Pagans, and the vital importance of this form of volunteer service.  Class will close with the requirements and barriers to formal chaplaincy in the military.

This PLI will be recorded for the Circle Sanctuary Ministry archive.  We will be making a space available behind the camera for anyone who is not comfortable with being video recorded.

This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competency 3 

Pan's Ball with Shariff and Willo       

Dance wild and free and revel with glee! Outrageous and extravagant costumes are highly encouraged. Strictly BYOB, let’s have a fun and safe party.         

Pan's Other Ball with Zan and Rev. Tristan

Fun and games without alcohol. As always, Tristan will lead a rousing game of Cards Against Humanity. Zan has MANY other games like Dominos/Mexican train, cards, Uno, Redneck Life, Mancala, Gem Lock and many others. Alternately, bring your own game to play.  Don't forget something non-alcoholic to drink and a chair! We WILL provide chocolate.          

Parenthood Blessing Ceremony with Rev. Jake   

Come one and come all to bless, support and celebrate those in our community who have engaged in parenting in new or renewed ways. Let’s show them we have their backs as they tackle one of the hardest roles we humans might inhabit! (Parents who wish to be blessed should come to the “Preparation for the Parenthood Blessing” workshop)           

Pathworking Meditation, an Exploration of Skills and Methods with  Cerri Lee           

A workshop on how to create and lead deep, meaningful, even transformative meditations. Pathworking meditations are a powerful tool, but learning what works for a variety of people can some times be tricky. There are pitfalls and signposts that we need to look for if we want to allow the space to have personal experience.

The use of language, timing, voice and emotion are all crucial. Whether to be scripted or unscripted, and so on.

We will also look at how to create meditations which are accessible for everyone. Some people have trouble creating images in their minds eye. Some have other more dominant senses or feelings. We will explore a broad set of skills to enhance our abilities for leading meditation.

Poetry for Ritual and Magic with McKenzie and Gnome 

Writing your own poetry for rituals and magic doesn’t have to be hard. Through some workshop games, you’ll write your own poems for calling directions, ritual work, or purely for your own magical purposes. We'll create one group poem together focused on PSG/Summer Solstice and one (or more) of your own with a focus of your choice, plus the tools to create more whenever you want. Bring something to write with and a firm surface to write on--we'll provide paper!      

Preparation for the Parenthood Blessing with Rev. Jake                 

Calling anyone and everyone who newly has a parenting role in their lives! (Those who have started parenting in the last several years, and would have participated in this rite if it were offered, are also welcome.) This includes those who are awaiting or have recently experienced the birth of their child, who are foster parenting, who have adopted children, or who have otherwise come into parenting roles through new partnerships or other family evolution. Let’s honor and celebrate your hopes and intentions for your parenting role! This prep workshop for the parents makes space to reflect on and name your hopes, fears, needs and questions, and to formulate your intentions and commitments to parenting and to your child(ren). All genders and family constellations welcome and celebrated! Invite your friends and family to join us for the Parenthood Blessing Ceremony! 

Protecting Yourself, Your Relations, Your Community and Your Religion: What You Can Do in Times of Stress, Upheaval, and Peril (PLI) with Chip Brown                

Methods, techniques and tools to protect yourself, your church, your students, adherents, congregants, your community from physical, mental, emotions, spiritual attacks. I will identify for you and discuss creating a ""tool box "" of defensive strategies to address and protect against harms that are and may be directed toward us. 

This PLI will be recorded for the Circle Sanctuary Ministry archive.  We will be making a space available behind the camera for anyone who is not comfortable with being video recorded.

This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competencies 6, 9 and 12

Protest Songs of the Pagan Tribe with Spiral Rhythm, RL MacDornáin and assorted musicians         

Join us for a sing-a-long of protest songs of the past and present.  Build energy, heal each other and create magic with our voices to make the world a better place with positive change!  Lyrics provided.  

PSG Closing Ritual    with Rev. Selena and Rev. Messina 

Ritual of thanksgiving and farewell for our beautiful, spiritual week together. The ritual will include extinguishing the Sacred Fire, releasing the Wards, blessings of safe travel, and a token in celebration of the PSG Community Spirit.

PSG  Community Summer Solstice Ritual "Spirits of the Sacred Grove" with Rev. Selena Fox, Kristoffer Hughes, Cerri Lee, Damh the Bard, Arthur Hinds, and others           

Travel on your own Soul Quest into the Sacred Grove to search for, and receive the wisdom and teaching meet your personal Tree Guide.

PSG Community Summer Solstice Ritual Procession   Rev. Selena Fox, Kristoffer Hughes, Cerri Lee, Damh the Bard, Arthur Hinds and others 

Procession begins at 8 pm at the Main Stage – All Audiences Solstice Ritual starts at 8:30 pm at Sacred Bonfire Circle "   

PSG Community Welcome with Rev. Selena, Rev. Dennis, Rev. Messina, and Chip    

Join us for introductions of Gathering staff, welcome to PSG newcomers, honoring of longtime PSG members, and a welcome message from the staff of River Forest Camground. This is also the time when camp-wide information is given as how trash is handled, emergency procedures, etc. Bring a chair and something to hydrate you. Wear your spirit bag and come dressed for the processional and ritual which follows.               

PSG Newcomers Orientation with Jimmy Butterfly            

We'll get together for a handy orientation designed to answer your questions, help you figure out where things are and how they work, and help you plan your week. So bring your PSG guidebook and a pen! A few Guardians may also join us to explain their role in the festival. 

PSG Opening Ritual with Rev. Selena Fox, Rev. Sharon Stewart, and Others     

The PSG Opening Ritual begins with the candlelight processional through the PSG village. The ritual includes a site blessing, honoring of the Divine forces, the setting of the Wards, and a welcoming in of Summer with the lighting of the Community's Sacred Fire with remains from the previous year's ashes. Wear your spirit bag. Everyone is encouraged to attend. More information will be shared at our Community Welcome.         

PSG Opening Ritual Procession with Rev. Selena Fox, Rev. Sharon Stewart, and Others         

The PSG Opening Ritual begins with the candlelight processional through the PSG village. The ritual includes a site blessing, honoring of the Divine forces, the setting of the Wards, and a welcoming in of Summer with the lighting of the Community's Sacred Fire with remains from the previous year's ashes. Wear your spirit bag. Everyone is encouraged to attend. More information will be shared at our Community Welcome.  Procession begins at the Main Stage    

Psyche’s Grotto Blessing and Orientation with Rev. Chiron and Staff 

Blessings of Psyche's Grotto and orientation for volunteers interested in the center.    

PTSD/Moral Injury Recovery and Support (PLI)   Teresa Barry     Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Moral Injury are possible outcomes from traumatic experiences that are common among military members but also occur too often in civilian settings.  In this workshop, learn about what they are, signs and symptoms to watch for and how to help the healing process.  This information and techniques are evidence-based, non-clinical and can complement other forms of care.

This PLI will be recorded for the Circle Sanctuary Ministry archive.  We will be making a space available behind the camera for anyone who is not comfortable with being video recorded.

This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competencies 1 and 6                

Rainbow Ritual with Shariff and Willo          

Join us at the rainbow center for an LGBTQA+-themed ritual.   “Radical Self Acceptance”: Bring your Anger, your Pain and your Love. Join us for a ritual in protest and defiance of the erasure of our community. 
See you on the streets!

Everyone is welcome to join us.         

Reiki Self-Healing Attunement with Wander         

Through meditation and traditional Tibetan Reiki principals, I will perform Reiki 1 - self-healing attunements for consenting attendees and offer information and energy healing for those interested.

Relationship Contracts- Intentionality for Life Passage Rituals (PLI) with Wynne Rath         

Relationship contracts are a powerful tool to help community members prepare for life passage rituals, and for what comes after.  Creating a contract is an opportunity to consider needs and responsibilities.  Modern society has a very romantic idea of love, and people often expect loved ones to know what they want when they don't even really know. Relationship contracts are an opportunity to define needs, desires, and goals, important things that are often left nebulous or unsaid.

This PLI will be recorded for the Circle Sanctuary Ministry archive.  We will be making a space available behind the camera for anyone who is not comfortable with being video recorded.

This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competencies 4, 6, and 12      

Rite of Passage into Sage Daily Preparations with Rob and Rev. Chiron             

The Sage program is for men over 55 who are considering the transformation from an adult male to a Sage (a man who is facing the latter years of life). We honor the time when a man reaches the point in his maturity where he's taking a less active physical part but is still contributing as a valued teacher, mentor, and guide to young members of the tribe. This 5-day intensive program involves sharing our life experiences and how we can accept our new role.               

Rite of Passage into Sage Ritual with Rob and Rev. Chiron           

The Saging ritual celebrates the male elders of our community who wish to mark their passage to this critical life stage.  

Sacred Bonfire Circle Blessing Community Ritual with Sacred Bonfire Coordinators Come open the Sacred Bonfire Circle in our community ritual. There will be ways the community can participate in the actual ritual as well, please see the entry for the Bonfire Planning Meeting. 

This year, we will be focusing on the duality in coming together as a community.  The give and take and symbiosis of a harmonious community.  We will be offering tokens that offer you an aspect of either the elements or the divine to focus on during your week.  Those of you who have attended a sacred bonfire might get a bit of deja vu. The tokens you might draw offer a question or phrase for you to contemplate; and are as follows:

Elemental Tokens

Earth: Community is all about taking care of one another; are you being prompted to be of service and caretaking, or is it time you let others care for you?

Air: This is a week ripe with lofty thoughts; are you being called to learn and expand your knowledge, or is it time for you to share the wisdom you have gained?

Fire: Creativity is simmering beneath the surface; is it time to let that energy out, or is it time to stoke the fire of those around you?

Water: Sometimes we are called to share our feelings and innermost thoughts, but don't forget to ask yourself when was the last time you were truly there to listen to those you love?

Divine Tokens

Mercy: Many in times of need have reached out in search of grace, for the calming touch of mercy.  Remember that you too hold the divine inside.  You can offer that grace and mercy to those around you, and you can also grant that mercy upon yourself. 

Justice: Looking around anyone can see justice clearly needs a helping hand. How can you fight for what matters? While a sword may help to fell the enemy, a shield can protect those who can’t protect themselves.

Mischief: Despair and oppression would love to rob you of the joy in this life, so any expression of elation is an act of defiance.  Will your rascality brighten someone's day or aggravate the opposition?

Sacred Bonfire Circle Blessing Ritual Planning  with Sacred Bonfire Coordinators    

Please join the bonfire crew as they prepare for the ritual. You can take part as a physical manifestation of the energy we will be building. Bring costumes, instruments, and lots of ideas! Dancers, chanters, and drummers should also attend the ritual planning; we need you!                 

Sacred Bonfire Circle Community Meet and Greet with Sacred Bonfire Coordinators

Ecstasy through music, dance, and fire, both inside a fire ring and in the spinning of fire - now that's what we're talking about! If you are a Sacred Bonfire Circle audience member, Fire Tender, Drummer, Chanter, Dancer, Fire Spinner, or Spotter, come find out how things work at Sacred Bonfire Circle. We'll help you find your way to drum, dance, sing, spin fire, play, and participate in any things Sacred Bonfire Circle related. So join the conversation; meet old and new friends as we begin our week of laughter, joy, and release around the fire together. Welcome to the Sacred Bonfire Circle!   

Sacred Bonfire Circle Safety Class with Sacred Bonfire Coordinators

All participants at the Sacred Bonfire Circle are part of a community. That community is responsible for keeping each other safe and monitoring each other respectfully, with safety always in mind. This includes Sacred Bonfire Circle audience members, Fire Tenders, Drummers, Chanters, Dancers, Fire Spinners, and Spotters. Please attend this safety class if you plan to participate at the Sacred Bonfire Circle in any of these community roles. You must complete this course and be banded to spin fire. The class will cover the principal values of the Sacred Bonfire Circle and the tenets that must be followed to keep our community safe and well. You must be over 12 to attend. A legal guardian must accompany all participants under the age of 18. Wear fire-safe clothing!                

Sacred Hunt Orientation Meeting with Sacred Hunt Coordinating Team             

This is the orientation meeting for the Sacred Hunt Ritual. The hunters, villagers, and drummers will learn more about the specific mysteries associated with their respective roles. The orientation is MANDATORY to participate in the Sacred Hunt Ritual.                

Sacred Hunt Postmortem   with Sacred Hunt Coordinating Team             

This is the debriefing meeting that takes place the day after the Sacred Hunt ritual. Here, all participants in the Sacred Hunt will be able to share their stories, perceptions, and feelings about the ritual and, more importantly, to process and integrate their experiences. Many participants have expressed that the ritual is complete at the end of this meeting, which deepened their understanding of what has occurred. Therefore, all participants, no matter your part, should plan to attend.           

Sacred Hunt Ritual   with Sacred Hunt Coordinating Team             

This is an ecstatic ritual with an alchemical melding of the work of the Villagers (Yin), Hunters (Yang), and Drummers (Flux). It uses physical exertion, firelight, woodland setting, and intense drumming to facilitate consciousness alteration for spiritual transformation. The Hunt can be a personal odyssey to overcome challenges to spiritual evolution and eliminate toxic and unnecessary elements in one's life or the quest for something integral to personal growth. Must attend prior orientation and post-mortem.       

Sacred Threads: Weaving Friendship with Fae Upton and Autumn Rayne        

In this workshop we will craft intentional bracelets, infusing each knot with love and connection. The bracelets we create will remind us of the sacred hues of the rainbow, each strand carrying its own elemental energy and magical meaning. As we braid these enchanted threads, we'll craft talismans of unity and protection, celebrating the ties that bind us and the vibrant magic that colors our world.           

Second Line for Ed Francis - it's a celebration!   With Laurie Blue Heron and community

Before his death, beloved community member Ed Francis requested a New Orleans style celebration of his life. Bring your singing voice, your extravagant costumes, your drums and rattles as we parade through Pagan town to joyfully remember Ed and his many contributions to our community. All are encouraged and welcome!         

Slow Flow Evening Yoga with Emily Brammerson                 

Wind down and flow into the evening with a gentle vinyasa style practice. After a busy day at camp let us return to our mats and reconnect body, mind and spirit. This wave-like flow through familiar yoga poses is designed to bring us fully into the present moment and leave us feeling grounded as we move into the rest of our evenings.

Practitioners of all levels are welcome, and beginners are encouraged to attend.

Please bring a yoga mat or towel on which to practice.      

Social Justice as Non-Politic Human Concern Roundtable Discussion (PLI) with Amy Dove and Rev. Minerva   

Let’s talk candidly about the fear we are encountering out there.  Bring it all and we will listen and love one another through it. How can we stand as a community in the face of sanctioned, broad reaching discrimination. How do we keep politics and hate out of our speech to rise above yet still remain vigilant.  How do we protect those in our community who are the most vulnerable?

This is a place of sharing whether you are one who needs protection or one who wants to know how best to serve.

This PLI will be recorded for the Circle Sanctuary Ministry archive.  We will be making a space available behind the camera for anyone who is not comfortable with being video recorded.

This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competencies 5, 6, 7, and 9

Social Justice Center Opening and Blessing with Rev. Jake and Nate 

Help us bless and open the Social Justice Center, and institute it as a place for love, equity, allyship, and harmony. Put your energy into the space, help hang prayer flags, pick a pronoun button or other buttons, and help us launch our week celebrating unity, diversity, and justice!                

Spilling Tea with the Queens with Shariff and Willo           

Come hang out and ‘Spill the Tea’ at the Rainbow Center. Hot or iced tea is provided, but bring your lunch. Talk about the beginning of your week, how things are going in your life, or whatever you please! This is a place to decompress, so no ‘Shade’ is allowed unless it’s the kind that keeps you cool because the library is closed OFFICIALLY! Feel free to dress to the nines or come in drag if you like, but most importantly, come as you are!             

Spirit Doll Workshop: Crafting Sacred Representations of the Self - Part 1  with Laura Clay, LCPC, ATR  

Join us for a powerful and immersive workshop where creativity, spirituality, and self-discovery merge through the ancient practice of Spirit Doll making. Inspired by Maureen Murdock’s A Heroine’s Journey and the healing principles of art therapy, this hands-on experience invites you to craft a sacred figure that embodies your inner self, subconscious wisdom, and personal mythology.

What to Expect

Using a variety of materials—including yarn, fabric, clay, and natural elements like wood, feathers, stones, and dried herbs—you will create a unique Spirit Doll that represents your emotions, archetypal energy, or a spiritual guide. This practice allows you to manifest and honor different aspects of yourself, bringing healing and insight to your personal path.

You are encouraged to craft a Spirit Doll that resonates with your own path—whether as a guardian figure, an embodiment of personal power, or a connection to a specific deity or nature spirit. The act of making a Spirit Doll can be a deeply therapeutic and healing experience, offering a tangible way to reclaim lost aspects of yourself. We will also engage in journaling exercises to reflect on what emerges during the process. To enrich the experience, we will have an optional sharing circle, allowing participants to reflect on their journey and the meaning behind their Spirit Dolls.  Participants are encouraged to bring personal objects to incorporate into their dolls—small charms, fabric scraps, handwritten notes, or any items infused with personal energy. No prior artistic experience is needed; just an open heart and a willingness to create.  This is part one of two.  You must attend both sessions.         

Spiritual Caregiver Meet and Greet with Natalie Delsemme      

Are you a chaplain, doula, social worker, midwife, therapist, other care worker? Come connect with other spiritual care professionals! Supporting others is hard work, especially when you might often be the only Pagan in the room. This is a meet up to talk shop, network with each other, and share strategies for providing care. 

Starlight Shopping Spree with All Merchants         

Merchants - Shine your light! Villagers - Shop at booths that are staying open late into the night! Watch for special sales offered by some merchants! Perhaps our musicians will be roaming the streets singing and selling CDs! So come out and join the community for fun shopping under the stars and support our excellent merchants!                 

Stirring the Cauldron: Practical Ritual Magick for these Times (PLI) with Rev. River Higginbotham and Jasmine – Community – Resistance – Justice – Collective Action –

Explore these themes in Ritual. How do we summon, conjure and stir what is relevant and current? How do we tap into the heart of Community and what it needs? How do we stay in our magick during difficult times? In this workshop – some Theory and some Ritual.

This PLI will be recorded for the Circle Sanctuary Ministry archive.  We will be making a space available behind the camera for anyone who is not comfortable with being video recorded.

This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competencies 2 and 9                 

Stories, Songs, and Playtime for Littles at PSG (Drop-off care at the Family Center) with Rev. Florence Edwards-Miller 

Kids are invited to join Rev. Florence for supervised playtime at the family center, including a special story and song time every day! Some days will have special activities, including crafts, games, treats, and special guests.

Caregivers may stay and join in, or (with completion of Family Center enrollment/permission form) may drop off their child and depart. Drop-offs start 10 minutes before the start of the workshop period. Kids aged 3-6 stay at the family center for the duration of the workshop period, and caregivers MUST arrive to pick up or supervise their child within 10 minutes of the end of the workshop period.            

Strengthening Body and Mind Throughout the Lifespan (PLI)   with Rev. Dennis Carpenter

We will explore ways to strengthen mind and body to support our own development and to be better able to help others and the rest of the natural world around us.  We will discuss some of the basics of empirical-based approaches for improving physical and mental health and fitness, and how our needs may change as we grow older.  We will also consider ways that this personal work can enhance our ability to help others and our environment. 

This PLI will be recorded for the Circle Sanctuary Ministry archive.  We will be making a space available behind the camera for anyone who is not comfortable with being video recorded.

This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competency XIII

Sumble with Wade Mueller 

A traditional heathen ritual based around 3 rounds of drinking from a horn and honoring deities, ancestors and ourselves               

Summer Solstice Morning Ritual with Rev. Selena and Rev. Casey        

Celebrate Summer Solstice Day with this community ritual honoring the Sacred Sun with invocations, chants, and meditation from a variety of spiritual traditions. This ceremony will also include energy workings for planetary healing and well-being.             

Taking Care of Your Mental Wellbeing with Rev. Jake and Levi  

It’s a tough time to be a teen. There are so many stressful things happening around us, and so many reasons to be frustrated, angry and sad. This workshop will talk about how to notice when you or your friends or siblings are struggling with mental health, and how to help make things safer and better. You’ll have a chance to make your own mental wellbeing plan, and learn about resources and practices for self-care and support.

Tantra - Active Love, Awakening Bliss with Sharon and Jim          

For Couples and Singles: Discover how to keep the chemistry hot and juicy after the ""honeymoon""... in and out of the bedroom. Awaken Bliss! Imagine living the life you always dreamed of. Indulging and amplifying your erogenous zones. An overflowing heart chakra filled with love. True Partnership. Conscious Loving. Explore the topic of adult sacred sexuality in a mature and sensitive way. There will not be any nude or vulgar presentations or participation. This is not a swingers group. Must be 18 to attend."

“Tea” with the Druids  with The Druids of PSG      

Gathering in the depths of the Sacred Forest, come and meet others who follow a path that might be labeled ‘Druid’. If you identify as a Druid, come join us. If you’re curious about Druidry, come join us. If you just want to hang out with some good people, come join us as we have Tea with the Druids (or anything else you might wish to drink)           

Teen Center Meet and Greet with Levi, Fae, and Autumn               

Meet with the fellow teens (14-20 years old) at PSG and meet the coordinators! Parents are encouraged to attend and raise any questions or concerns.  We will reconnect with those returning and meet the new teens and parents. Community guidelines for the center will be created and decided at this meet and greet.  We will discuss all our ideas and plans for this year’s Teen Center and look for feedback from previous experiences.

Teen Center Party with Levi, Fae, and Autumn       

It’s Party Time! Let’s come together to celebrate our week together, including our acts of community service, workshops and our general teen spirit! Let’s talk about what coming home to PSG means to us and how we carry that energy and service throughout the year. And let’s make plans for next year! Join us!    

The 3 Rs of Self-Care (PLI)   Christopher Spurling "Self-care" is much more than passive relaxation, in reality, we need to actively develop tools and skills to help us recover from life's stressors - and our spirituality can be extremely helpful! Learn about the 3 Rs of Self-Care, which are practices that make you feel 1) Rejuvenated, 2) Refreshed, and 3) Ready for the next challenge. Pagan and Nature-based practices for each of these areas will be provided along with a discussion period for co-creating spiritual resilience.

This PLI will be recorded for the Circle Sanctuary Ministry archive.  We will be making a space available behind the camera for anyone who is not comfortable with being video recorded.

This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competencies 12 and 13

The Ceremony and Ritual of Tea with Irish Mike  

Do you like tea?  Do you feel like you should like tea more?  Come on a journey of discovery and quiet satisfaction.  We will delve back into the millennia of tea use and steal away those quippets that deepen our understanding of, the magic of tea, and enhance our morning cuppa.

There will be no need for, milk, lemon, or honey, bitter tea is a Western invention.  Bring your chair, an open mind, and a thirst for discovery.  Tea and tea cups, provided."

The Importance of Addressing Trauma (Spiritual/Religious/Emotional) (PLI) with Temper                 

This class will cover the basics of shadow work and the importance of noticing and addressing various forms of trauma in ourselves and in others.  Significant discussion points will focus on issues that may arise for both leaders and seeks when traumas are not addressed, and the barriers they create in our practice.  Class will include some scenario-based discussions, and small group work on addressing trauma.

This PLI will be recorded for the Circle Sanctuary Ministry archive.  We will be making a space available behind the camera for anyone who is not comfortable with being video recorded.

This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competency 6

The Power of the Sun with Irish Mike             

How can you use solar power to enhance your camping experience?  We will discuss current solar technology, what it is capable of, how much it costs, and how to set it up yourself.  How being green saves the world.                

The Talent Show with Susan Leabhart         

Participate in a truly remarkable display of talent and courage. Join us in the audience and clap and cheer in the most supportive way possible- or share your talents with PSG. Come and sing, play flute, dance, recite poetry, juggle, prestidigitate, tell jokes, or engage in artistic flag semaphore. You will never find a better place to share what you have. Amateurs of all stripes are invited, and first-timers are celebrated. You must see Susan before the day of the show.

Theology Roundtable (PLI) with Rev. Jake

Faith leaders often get called on to answer questions or impart messages about some of life’s biggest questions, and it’s also our job to help people make meaning of their own lives and experiences, and integrate their values and life philosophy into their everyday decisions and activities. We often don’t talk a lot about these theological or philosophical concepts, though. This roundtable discussion will explore some ideas held by philosophers, theologians and/or people of faith about some of the big questions:  Who or what is/are ‘god’? “What happens when we die?” “Where did we come from before we were born?” “How do I know I’m being a ‘good’ person?” “Why is there suffering and pain in the world?” “Why did ____ happen to me?” Come ready to listen and share!

This PLI will be recorded for the Circle Sanctuary Ministry archive.  We will be making a space available behind the camera for anyone who is not comfortable with being video recorded.

This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competencies 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, and 13

Thought Forms : Making New Friends..from Scratch with Nikos Holton            

Making Friends with Benefits : Thoughtforms, Tulpas and Egregores        

Tween Pajama Party and Movie Night with Rev. Florence Edwards-Miller          

The Tween Party returns! Put on your best PJs and come to the family center for an evening of snacks, music, games, and a surprise feature film. Bring a chair, pad, or sleeping bag to lounge on while you watch the movie. Donations of snacks are welcome.

Note for parents/guardians: For your child to attend, you MUST fill out the Tween Party permission slip, which is different from the general Family Center permission slip."          

Visiting with the "Greek Magical Papyri" with Dr. Kevin K. Durand (Cypress GreyIron)

One of the most important collections of magical works from the ancient period is the collection called Greek Magical Papyri.  The collection ranges from magical uses of herbs to spells to curse/justice texts to dreams and mysteries.  This workshop will focus on an overview of the collection, but will explore at least one selection from each of its sections so that participants can get the flavor of this ancient repository of sacred/mystical knowledge.                 

Warrior Blessing Ritual with Rev. Dave Sassman, Gail Sassman, Finn, and Rev. Selena           

This is an interfaith ritual Honoring all Military and First Responders. Open to anyone active duty, Veteran, or family member, as well as those who respect and honor those who have served.       

Warrior Coffee with Rev. Dave and Finn     

This is an opportunity to have some coffee and create a community for warriors to be with warriors. Veterans, active military, first responders, and healthcare professionals are welcome.

Waste Not, Witch Not! Reducing Consumerism in Paganism with Hollis Coffin         

Do you feel exhausted by the constant drumbeat of "buy, buy, buy?" Want to start connecting better with your Pagan community, both at PSG and at home? Are you worried about how over consumption is affecting our Mother Gaia? This workshop is about re-centering the Earth and our place in it into daily practice, finding joy in thriftiness, and how to introduce bartering and swaps into our communities to make our shared bonds even stronger. Participants are encouraged to bring an item to the workshop for trading, but it is not a requirement!                 

Water Magick: Splash and Create with Fae Upton and Autumn Rayne                 

Join us for a playful celebration of water's magic! Dive into the elemental energy of flow and chaos with a spirited water battle. If you dont want to indulge yourself in chaos, Then you'll be happy to harness water's gentler side as we create vibrant watercolor art.             

What Does It Mean to Call a Sun God By Name? (PLI) with Chiron        

We call to the celestial and earthly forces and objects by name as if they were persons who could hear our call and in some manner respond.  How can we claim to be rational beings and address the Sun and Moon as persons? Are we just being metaphorical or is a stronger claim possible?  Modern Pagans have to grapple with these questions too.  I will lay out my case for a philosophically respectable animism and panpsychism, inviting a dialog to follow.      

What's Your Spell with Kerri                

Come and play with me.

In this fully interactive workshop we will play What’s My Spell?, a game created by Jackie Smith of Coventry Creations.  We will use randomly dealt cards depicting both everyday and magical items to create imaginative, moving spells.  If we have time and want to, we can play variations of the game as individuals and in a group.  Join me for fun, innovative, magical play!  Adults only, please

Women's Ritual with Rev. Selena, Rev. Judith, and Amy Dove     

Welcome to all women and people who identify as women and those that are exploring their femininity. Join us as a community, as sisters to call upon the strength and wisdom of the Ancient Mothers, How can we each show up as warriors? How can we each accept help when needed without feeling weak? How can we push our boundaries to accept ourselves as whole and worthy? How can we love ourselves enough to transform, even beyond recognition? How do you show up? How will we move forward together, because WE WON'T GO BACK!

If you are differently abled and need a chair for ritual, please bring one. Everyone will participate in this ritual.

Working with Energy  with Shawn Hodel   

Do you have issues working with energy?  Do you even know what it feels or looks like?  This workshop will show various practical ways to work with energy.   Also exercises on how it may feel to you.  Some grounding basics will also be explored.                  

Working with the Concept of the World Tree. How to Stay Centred No Matter What Life Throws at You with Cerri Lee                

This workshop with be a mix of meditation, mythological and intellectual explorations on the notion of the Axis Mundi. This global concept is often wrapped around the imagery of a World Tree.  Through exploring the myths, magic of various cultures we will look for the similarities they contain as we will build a global sense of connection. We will also work on creating personal rituals for stilling the mind and making our connections deeper with the land for mental and emotional well being.

Write Sacred Poetry? No Way! I can't do that! with Damh the Bard and Cerri Lee      

In this workshop led by Damh the Bard and Cerri Lee you will tap into the Awen, tune into the Land, Sea and Sky, and together we will write sacred poetry. No rules, no prep - it will just happen. Honest!"    

Written in the Stars: Legends of the Constellations - Summer Sky with Keegan

Throughout all of human history, we have been connected by the stars.  Across races, lands, and generations, legends of the constellations have been traditionally passed down through oral storytelling.  Let us connect with our ancestors roots and explore stories of monsters, heroes, and parables through engaging and performing storytelling. 

This workshop will cover constellations visible during the summer night sky, which will be visible throughout the week of PSG.   

Written in the Stars - Legends of the Constellations - Winter Sky with Keegan

Throughout all of human history, we have been connected by the stars.  Across races, lands, and generations, legends of the constellations have been traditionally passed down through oral storytelling.  Let us connect with our ancestors roots and explore stories of monsters, heroes, and parables through engaging and performative storytelling. 

This workshop will cover constellations visible during the winter night sky.  If desired, attendees of the workshop will be given a winter sky star-chart to aid them in finding these constellations later in the year.